Global Outlook

 In a significant development for Pakistan's political landscape, the country's parliament is on the cusp of dissolution, paving the way for a highly anticipated election. This forthcoming electoral event is noteworthy not only for its potential to reshape the nation's leadership but also for its exclusion of former Prime Minister Imran Khan from the electoral race. The decision to dissolve the Pakistan Parliament and call for fresh elections stems from a complex interplay of political dynamics and popular sentiment. Imran Khan, who rose to power on a wave of optimism in 2018, has faced both praise and criticism during his tenure. While his administration introduced reforms in various sectors and made efforts to combat corruption, his critics argue that progress has been uneven, and socioeconomic challenges persist. The decision to hold an election without the participation of the former Prime Minister has been met with mixed reactions. Supporters of Imran Khan 's Paki...

 Pakistan's former Prime Minister, Imran Khan, who was shot and wounded during his anti-government protest march on Thursday, has said he will be back on the streets once he recovers fully. "As soon as I get well, I have decided to take to the streets and will give the call for Islamabad," Khan told a press conference from a hospital in Lahore on Friday. He urged his supporters to continue protests until the officials he has accused of being involved in the attack on him in the Wazirabad district of eastern Punjab province resign. He has accused Prime Minister, Shehbaz Sharif, Interior Minister Rana Sanaullah, and a senior intelligence official of being involved in the attack. To ensure an impartial and fair probe, it was necessary for the three officials to step down, Khan said. The former cricket star had been leading a convoy of thousands since last week from the city of Lahore toward the capital, Islamabad, calling for fresh elections. He was wounded in the leg when s...